The annual Louisiana Tech University soccer program’s “Fun Fest” featured an Alumni game in which current and former members of the Lady Techsters’ squad. The current team was a 5-1 winner and also played a team comprised of university faculty members to a 3-3 tie.

The Louisiana Tech University soccer team recently hosted their second annual “Fun Fest” along with the inaugural Faculty/Staff and Alumni games at the Lady Techster Soccer Complex.

“This was a very special day,” said head coach Kevin Sherry. “I want to thank everyone for attending, playing with great spirit and helping make it a most wonderful day of soccer.”

The free event began with youngsters breaking into groups of 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13 years old and playing games with Lady Techsters refereeing the contests.

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